"Fairy Wind?"
The move that Togetic just used was definitely "Fairy Wind."
A Fairy-type Technique!
If we were living in a time when Fairy-type Pokémon were already rampant, Togetic using this move wouldn't surprise Natsuhiko at all.
The problem is, right now, the concept of Fairy-type even being a new attribute hasn't been introduced yet.
If Natsuhiko didn't already have the foresight to know about the existence of the Fairy type and know the "Fairy Wind" move, he likely wouldn't have been able to identify what Togetic just performed.
So how did Togetic manage to perform a Fairy-type Technique?
Is its current type still General and Flying, or has it transformed into Fairy and Flying?
These questions are crucial.
Natsuhiko stared intently at Togetic and asked, "Togetic, that move just now... how did you do it? Can you use it again?"
Togetic felt a bit uneasy under Natsuhiko's gaze.
It seemed to have done something that surprised Natsuhiko, something remarkable?
Thinking this, Togetic grinned.
"Tchahkoh yeee..."
As expected of me, I'm really amazing...
"Wipe your drool," Natsuhiko said with a peculiar expression.
"Tchahkoh yee!" Togetic startled and quickly wiped its mouth with its little hands.
Only to find that it had been tricked by Natsuhiko, there was no drool at all, it was all a lie.
Rolling its eyes in a pout.
"Don't think about unnecessary things, think about my earlier question."
Hearing this, Togetic withdrew its joking expression and imitated Natsuhiko's chin-rubbing gesture.
Slowly, it once again felt the peculiar energy within its body.
It gently teased it.
"Tchahkoh yee..."
It seems like I can use it again, but...
Can it really be used again?
Was it not just coincidence and chance?
Natsuhiko's face showed a hint of excitement, "But what?"
"Tchahkoh yee," Togetic muttered.
It seems that each time I use it, the powder decreases a little, and if it runs out, I might not be able to use it anymore.
Powder...
This is probably what Togetic calls Fairy Energy.
Very well, that's very Teacher Poke-like.
"Will it run out?" Natsuhiko frowned slightly, falling into thought.
In the next second, he suddenly thought of a possibility.
Hastily taking out an "Energy Block for Poke Fairy," he said, "Togetic, eat one and see if the 'powder' inside you increases."
Under Natsuhiko's watch, Togetic eagerly swallowed the Energy Block.
The rich energy quickly dispersed inside its body, merging into all its muscles.
It hadn't been noticeable before, but this time Togetic felt it.
Upon eating the Energy Block, minuscule pink particles seeped out, gathering at a certain spot in its body and finally merging into the "powder."
"Tchahkoh yee!" Togetic was full of novelty, nodding to Natsuhiko.
It really increases.
Indeed!
Natsuhiko's guess was correct, the reason Togetic could perform Fairy-type techniques wasn't because of the emergence of the Fairy Type attribute, nor because Togetic had become a Fairy-type Pokémon.
It was because of the specially formulated Energy Block Natsuhiko provided, which inadvertently accumulated some Fairy Energy within it to help develop Fairy-type skills in the future.
Earlier, perhaps due to various reasons, Togepi couldn't sense it.
But after evolving into Togetic, it could feel the presence of Fairy Energy.
With instinctive use, the "Fairy Wind" move was successfully executed.
"This means, Togetic's Fairy-type techniques rely on the Fairy Energy within the Energy Block; though it cannot regenerate on its own, as long as it continues consuming this Energy Block, it can keep performing Fairy-type techniques!"
Natsuhiko's eyes were bright.
He believed that his hypothesis must be correct.
Although Togetic hasn't yet become a Fairy-type Pokémon, its ability to use Fairy-type techniques is excellent news for their challenge against Druddigon.
A double blessing!
Natsuhiko had hoped that Togepi could evolve or perform Fairy-type techniques, not realizing that such seemingly unrealistic dreams not only came true but had doubled.
"In this case, we need to adjust our tactics against Druddigon..."
Even Natsuhiko would need to make significant alterations to his original strategy.
But this is good news, and he is glad for it.
Although for Beedrill and Abra, not being able to immediately challenge the Druddigon that had humiliated them was a bit regrettable, this regret seemed insignificant compared to the joy of their companion's progress.
"It won't take much time, just adjust the tactics, and practice a bit more, this will greatly increase the chance of defeating Druddigon."
All the Pokémon nodded earnestly.
They had never been so dedicated about challenging a Pokémon together.
...
...
Blood Red Werewolf.
With an umbrella held high, Black Spring's eyes sparkled as she stared at the Saint Anus, her red lips slightly parted.
"Who would have thought there was someone like that hidden on the Saint Anus? Henry and the others are in for a tough time now," she said with schadenfreude.
With two pirates watching her, she stood up on the railing.
Holding the umbrella, she leaped gracefully over the railing.
She floated down lightly, disappearing over the ocean.
On the other side, Henry on the Saint Anus had a ferocious expression, filled with reluctance, but he knew that if they continued, none of them might escape.
He took a bite.
"Retreat!"
In the end, Henry opted for retreat; otherwise, the "Star of Blood" might meet its end here, and even he might not survive.
When it's time to cut ties, cut them.
Henry decisively chose to use some subordinates as bait and rear guard, leading the remaining elites back to the ship.
He also scattered any items they had that could summon Wild Pokémon into the sea around the Saint Anus, intending for the Wild Pokémon's threat toward the passengers to halt their pursuit, allowing them to escape safely.
Upon returning to the ship, he found that Black Spring had already vanished, spitting a mouthful of blood-tinged spit in frustration.
"Turned into someone else's sword, damn it."
He finally understood.
The Black Tide gave the appearance of cooperation, but hoping to have it all to himself, he realized too late that he had been manipulated into becoming their probing weapon.
With determination flashing in his eyes, he shouted again at the panicked crew.
"Sail!"
Standing at the stern, watching the distant Saint Anus, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
They had escaped.
However, the surge of anger following was hard to swallow.
"Find a place to regroup! I want to see in the end, is it you who will succeed, or will I reap the benefits?"
He clearly wouldn't give up so easily.
Since the Black Tide could use him, he could also use the Black Tide during their attack to his advantage.
But before that.
They must first find a place to recover.